as in convinces
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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But Saccharine slips off the rails, especially once Hana convinces Josie that Bertha’s spirit has latched onto her in malevolent ways, growing bigger and stronger all the time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026 -
But the feint convinces almost no one, because Newsom is perhaps the least Falstaffian man in wine.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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This leads us to another revelation of decoherence theory, the one that persuades me that Zurek’s theory now tells a complete story.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most of the passengers are content to wait for the driver to figure things out, but Folarin persuades a passing truck driver to take him and his sons the rest of the way.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the best times to visit Bogotá is in August, when the annual Festival de Verano brings the city together for free concerts, sports, and cultural activities.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The annual fledging of seabirds on Hawaii’s French Frigate Shoals attracts tiger sharks, whose presence forces out gray reef and Galapagos sharks.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Forum attracts bipartisan group of candidates for governor.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her son also sells rocks and gems at the event.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Priority Gold overview Priority Gold sells gold and silver coins and bars to investors interested in portfolio diversification or retirement savings.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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While Summer most likely has tonnes of toys and a dog bed, there’s something about cardboard boxes that entices pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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The magnet’s movement over the copper block induces a current in the block, which, in turn, generates an opposing magnetic field, producing heat.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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These parallels suggest that heart failure induces T cells to behave similarly to those in autoimmune disease rather than those that heal injuries.—
Shyam Bansal,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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From Billboard Japan’s perspective as a music media outlet, the conversation also explores how Uketsu engages with music in daily life and how that listening influences his creative work.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, that dynamic begins to shift when geopolitical conflict can directly impact the global oil market, which influences consumer prices and business decisions across the globe.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Brainwashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwashes. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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